What's the real difference between investing in gold itself versus gold mining funds? With gold prices hitting record highs this year, understanding this distinction has never been more important. 

Why do so many investors confuse the two? How do their returns, volatility, and role in a portfolio differ? And as we head toward year-end, what can we expect from gold and mining funds?

On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Sam Hui, Senior Analyst, Manager Research, Morningstar, to find out more.

What's the real difference between investing in gold itself versus gold mining funds? With gold prices hitting record highs this year, understanding this distinction has never been more important.&nbsp;
Why do so many investors confuse the two? How do their returns, volatility, and role in a portfolio differ? And as we head toward year-end, what can we expect from gold and mining funds?
On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Sam Hui, Senior Analyst, Manager Research, Morningstar, to find out more.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Wealth Tracker: Don't get it wrong - Gold and gold mining funds are not the same

Youth homelessness in Singapore is a growing but often hidden crisis, affecting young people under 35 who struggle with family conflict, mental health challenges, and financial instability.

Many move between friends’ homes, temporary shelters, and the streets, keeping their situations secret out of shame or fear of judgment.

And behind the statistics are real stories of isolation, resilience, and survival - youths who feel misunderstood by peers and adults alike, navigating a society where housing policies and social support systems don’t always meet their needs. 

On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks to George Wong, Assistant Professor of Sociology at SMU, to unpack why youths in Singapore are experiencing homelessness and how family conflict, mental health challenges, and gaps in social support shape their struggles.

Youth homelessness in Singapore is a growing but often hidden crisis, affecting young people under 35 who struggle with family conflict, mental health challenges, and financial instability.
Many move between friends&rsquo; homes, temporary shelters, and the streets, keeping their situations secret out of shame or fear of judgment.
And behind the statistics are real stories of isolation, resilience, and survival - youths who feel misunderstood by peers and adults alike, navigating a society where housing policies and social support systems don&rsquo;t always meet their needs.&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks to George Wong, Assistant Professor of Sociology at SMU, to unpack why youths in Singapore are experiencing homelessness and how family conflict, mental health challenges, and gaps in social support shape their struggles.

The Big Story: What’s driving the rise of hidden youth homelessness in Singapore?

For many women, accessing timely and confidential gynecological care remains a major challenge. After experiencing a delayed diagnosis during her own pregnancy, Divya Kamerkar realised how urgently women needed better, safer healthcare options.

That journey led her to create Pinky Promise — now India’s fastest-growing women’s health app. Powered by AI-driven digital clinics, the platform offers private, affordable consultations and has supported over 200,000 women.

On The Right Business, Nadiah Koh speaks with Divya Kamerkar, Founder & CEO of Pinky Promise, to find out more. 

For many women, accessing timely and confidential gynecological care remains a major challenge. After experiencing a delayed diagnosis during her own pregnancy, Divya Kamerkar realised how urgently women needed better, safer healthcare options.
That journey led her to create Pinky Promise &mdash; now India&rsquo;s fastest-growing women&rsquo;s health app. Powered by AI-driven digital clinics, the platform offers private, affordable consultations and has supported over 200,000 women.
On The Right Business, Nadiah Koh speaks with Divya Kamerkar, Founder &amp; CEO of Pinky Promise, to find out more.&nbsp;

Right Business: From personal scare to powering India’s fastest-growing women’s health app

Singapore shares dipped today as investors remained laser focused on more US economic data due tonight.

The Straits Times Index was down 0.22% at 4,525.19 points at 2.31pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$641.43M seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have CapitaLand Ascott Trust and Sheng Siong Group. That’s given how the hospitality player and supermarket chain operator, respectively, will join the Straits Times Index’s (STI) reserve list after the December quarterly review.

Elsewhere, from how Singapore retail sales grew 4.5 per cent year on year in October, to how the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points today, in line with a consensus view, more economic and international headlines remained in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.

Singapore shares dipped today as investors remained laser focused on more US economic data due tonight.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.22% at 4,525.19 points at 2.31pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$641.43M seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have CapitaLand Ascott Trust and Sheng Siong Group. That&rsquo;s given how the hospitality player and supermarket chain operator, respectively, will join the Straits Times Index&rsquo;s (STI) reserve list after the December quarterly review.
Elsewhere, from how Singapore retail sales grew 4.5 per cent year on year in October, to how the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points today, in line with a consensus view, more economic and international headlines remained in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.

Market View: US September PCE Price Index in focus tonight; Singapore retail sales up 4.5 per cent year on year in October; China chipmaker Moore Threads soars in Shanghai trading debut; Positioning one’s portfolio amid low yields for T-bills; Reserve Bank of India cuts key repo rate by 25bps; CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Sheng Siong Group, Sunpower Group to watch

Wealth Tracker: Don't get it wrong - Gold and gold mining funds are not the same

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